Construct a research question, similar to the ones below. Examples:
Which soap kills the most germs?
Can a potato generate electricity?
Can I hit a baseball better with a wooden bat or an aluminum bat?
Do vegetables grown using pesticides differ in flavor from those grown organically?
How much trash does the average household in my community create per week? How does this compare with the national average?
Does presoaking seeds affect the germination and growth of plants?
How does acid rain affect plants?
Your assignment must have the following information:
Describe the research question you are answering.
Describe an observation that would lead to this research question.
Describe an experiment you could perform to answer that question.
Your experiment should contain a lab write up including: Hypothesis, IV, DV, Variables to control, Experimental group, control group, Materials, Method, and Data table.
Due Date is Tuesday September 14th.
This should be typed and pasted in your wiki page. Due Date is Tuesday September 7th.
Write 1-2 page paper on the Scientific Method. You will insert your written words in the tab with your name. Make sure to Join the wiki as soon as possible so that I can approve you. You must include the following information:
Answer: “What is the Scientific Method?” I am not looking for just a textbook definition, explain in your own words.
List steps in the Scientific Method
Look at different websites. Identify any differences you may find.
Explain how scientists use the Scientific Method.
Explain how you use the Scientific Method outside the classroom.
You will be assessed with the following Criteria: B and C check your work against the rubric. Be sure to proofread and write in your own words. All sources must be cited. MYP Science Criterion B: Communication
5 – 6
3 -4
1 – 2
0
Comments
The student communicates scientific information effectively using scientific language correctly.
The student communicates scientific information using scientific language, sometimes struggling with meaning and connections.
The student attempts to communicate scientific information using some scientific language, sometimes struggling with meaning and connections.
The student does not attempt to communicate scientific information using scientific language.
Using Scientific Language 1
The student presents all the information appropriately using symbolic and/or visual representation accurately according to the assignment, producing a very clear meaning.
The student presents most of the information appropriately using symbolic and/or visual representation according to the assignment, sometimes inaccurately, but still producing a clear meaning.
The student presents some of the information in an appropriate form using some symbolic or visual representation when appropriate. Much of it is presented inaccurately producing an unclear meaning.
The student does not present information in the appropriate form using symbolic or visual representation.
Symbolic & Visual Representation 2
The student acknowledges sources of information appropriately and accurately.
The student acknowledges sources of information with occasional errors.
The student attempts to acknowledge sources of information but often is done inaccurately.
The student explains all scientific ideas and concepts thoroughly.
The student explains some scientific ideas and concepts.
The student recalls some scientific ideas and concepts.
The student does not recall scientific ideas and concepts.
Scientific Ideas & Concepts1
The student applies scientific understanding to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
The student applies scientific understanding to solve problems in familiar situations.
The student applies scientific understanding to simple problems.
The student does not apply scientific ideas and concepts to solve problems.
Application of Understanding 2
The student analyzes and evaluates scientific information by making scientifically supported judgments about the information, the validity, or the quality of the work.
The student analyzes scientific information and provides an explanation that shows understanding. Judgments are made with little or no scientific support.
The student attempts to analyze scientific information by identifying parts, relationships or causes. No explanation is provided or it shows little understanding.
The student shows no ability to analyze scientific information. No analysis or explanation is provided.
Construct a research question, similar to the ones below.
Examples:
- Which soap kills the most germs?
- Can a potato generate electricity?
- Can I hit a baseball better with a wooden bat or an aluminum bat?
- Do vegetables grown using pesticides differ in flavor from those grown organically?
- How much trash does the average household in my community create per week? How does this compare with the national average?
- Does presoaking seeds affect the germination and growth of plants?
- How does acid rain affect plants?
Your assignment must have the following information:- Describe the research question you are answering.
- Describe an observation that would lead to this research question.
- Describe an experiment you could perform to answer that question.
- Your experiment should contain a lab write up including: Hypothesis, IV, DV, Variables to control, Experimental group, control group, Materials, Method, and Data table.
Due Date is Tuesday September 14th.This should be typed and pasted in your wiki page.
Due Date is Tuesday September 7th.
Write 1-2 page paper on the Scientific Method. You will insert your written words in the tab with your name. Make sure to Join the wiki as soon as possible so that I can approve you.
You must include the following information:
Resources
Look at the following websites to help you find the information you need to write your paper.
Biology4Kids Reasoning in Science
NASA SCIFiles – The Scientific Method
Science Fair Central – The Scientific Method
Experimental Science Projects: An Intermediate Level Guide
IPL Kids Space – The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method
Logic and the Scientific Method
Steps of the Scientific Method
You will be assessed with the following Criteria: B and C check your work against the rubric. Be sure to proofread and write in your own words. All sources must be cited.
MYP Science Criterion B: Communication
MYP Science Criterion C: Knowledge & Understanding